A Real Life Catwalk - Fashion Shows

Welcome to the world of fashion shows! A place where creative ideas are brought to life alongside a funky beat and a huge audience.

Live or digital fashion show?

Over 50 years ago, renowned designers started to present their artistic collections in haute couture or prêt-à-porter to inspire their audiences. Now, fashion shows provide a preview of the coming season and the fashion elements- this is particularly interesting to fashionistas . However, after the pandemic, it was important to make fashion shows work in a digital realm too. A digital fashion show is a virtual presentation of collections. This saves the costs of organising an analogue show, but eliminates travel costs which saves the environment too.

More than just models and a designer

In addition to the designer and the models on the catwalk , there are a whole host of other people who play a crucial role in the making of a fashion show. People such as choreographers, stylists , makeup artists and DJs all provide essential elements to creating a perfect performance. But what would a good fashion show be without an audience? VIPs, influencers and people interested in fashion are also an integral part of such events and add an even livelier touch to the event with their enthusiasm and attention. Fashion shows are certainly not cheap to organise and run. The total cost of the event depends on the size and popularity of the show, as well as the technology, travel costs and model fees. These fees can be between €50,000 and €250,000.

Catwalk models and well-known fashion shows

Paying the models varies according to their level of fame. A newcomer can earn around €100 per show, while more experienced models can anticipate a fee of €250-1500. The earnings of the most famous catwalk models , such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid or Cara Delevingne, can never be confirmed. It also depends on the type of event: A model at a smaller, regional fashion show would be paid less than someone who walks the world's most important catwalks- the so-called ‘Big 4’. The ‘Big 4’ refers to Paris, New York, London and Milan’s fashion weeks- the biggest fashion shows of the year.

How to become part of a fashion show

First of all, you should think about which part of a fashion show you are interested in. If you want to enjoy the show as a spectator, in many cases you will need an exclusive invitation. Tickets are available on the market for smaller events. As a model, you will be booked for the catwalk by the organiser or placed through a model agency such as starboxx. Using an agency allows you to better network with potential new clients and the rest of the fashion world. You can register online as a catwalk model with starboxx. We’ll do all the complicated stuff for you!